Posts by Feathered Wings

Quote:Originally Posted by KansasKid I don't know about wearing out a drake, when it was just 1 drake and 5 hens this summer he made sure not one got left out, but yes as the number of hens increases the fertility decreases. 1 drake...

I'm planning on ordering some Snowy Mallards and was thinking of 1 drake and 3 hens.  I read here that having too many hens will wear out your drake and you could have numerous infertile eggs.Whats the best Ratio of Drake to Hens to...

Quote:Originally Posted by herefordlovinglady Quote:Originally Posted by SimplySplendidSilkies The show is the 15th but the dead line to enter is the 7th according to the catalog.  Sorry if I was not more clear.Not you the...

Quote:Originally Posted by kswaterfowl Some of the birds from Ideal are a little more call-like in type. But I've never had any problem hatching them. I started with 2 pairs from Ohio that were all from the same clutch, ordered some...

Just wanted to say and not trying to correct anyone but on the website http://www.negapfa.com/index.html it say it will be January 15th.I'm planning on attending looking for some good OEGB's

Quote:Originally Posted by featherfooted I learned last year never order just one, if you do that will be the one that doesn't make it.  I did that last year when I ordered my Snowys.  I ordered 4 hens and 1 drake and...

Quote:Originally Posted by featherfooted I have Snowys and I love them.  I did hatch some eggs that I bought and they had no trouble hatching, but they were under a broody not in an incubator.  I hope to be hatching some...

Thank You kswaterfowl My biggest question is do the Mallards have a good hatch rate and hatch without help? Thats my biggest thing about my Calls is they are just so hard to hatch

Hi I have Calls in White and Gray, I also have Bantam East Indie's as well as a disappointing pair of Large Pastel Calls.I Traded 2 mandarin hens and some doves for my original white pair and 2 grey pairs from a show breeder Janet...

I will be ordering a Drake and 4 Hens from Ideal Hatchery as soon as they are available. I have Call ducks an I learned early on they are extremely hard to hatch, They most always need help hatching. I have sold most of my Calls except...